If a Plant Is Infected with Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria, What Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

If a plant is infected with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, what is the most probable effect on the plant?

• A) It gets chlorosis.
• B) It dies.
• C) It will have a higher concentration of N2 in its roots and shoots.
• D) It will likely grow faster than an uninfected plant.
• E) It becomes flaccid due to the loss of water and nutrients from the roots.

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Definitions:

Lower Entropy

A state or condition of decreased disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with increased order or organization.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Substance

A form of matter that has a specific chemical composition and distinct physical properties.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found orbiting the nucleus of an atom, involved in chemical bonds and electrical conductivity.